Founded by Psychiatrists
Melissa Perez
LPCC
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Agoraphobia
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I earned my MS in Counseling with a concentration in Multicultural Community Counseling from San Diego State University in 2016. I specialize in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, and life transitions, with attention to how culture, identity, and environment shape our inner worlds. Drawing from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, I tailor therapy to your lived experience—not just your symptoms. You can expect a space where your story is heard and honored, and where meaningful, grounded change can take root.
My Clients
Sometimes, even when you’re doing everything “right,” life can still feel off. Anxiety might creep in as constant overthinking, or depression may leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe a recent change—planned or unexpected—has left you feeling unmoored. You’re not alone in wondering why things feel so hard, or why your usual ways of coping aren’t enough anymore. In therapy, there’s no need to perform or have it all figured out. This is a space to be honest, slow down, and get curious about what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Qualifications:
- San Diego State University 2016 - MSC
- University of California, San Diego 2013 - BA
Insurances Accepted:
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Anthem BC UCSHIP
- Anthem BlueCross of CA
- BRMS
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
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Methodologies:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- AIDS/HIV
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Childhood Trauma
- Communication Skills
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Languages:
- English
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